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Victoria · Postcode 3977
Cranbourne West postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 41 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Cranbourne West at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Cranbourne West vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Cranbourne West | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,856 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $375 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,800 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 32 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.5% ≈VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Cranbourne West is a locality 41 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3977. It falls within the Mornington Peninsula region. The local government area is Casey.
According to the 2021 Census, Cranbourne West has a population of 19,969 with a median age of 32. The median weekly household income is $1,856, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. The Indigenous population is 150 (0.8% of residents).
Housing in Cranbourne West includes a median weekly rent of $375, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,800, with 6,102 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 76.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Cranbourne West scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Schools in Cranbourne West include Cranbourne West Secondary College, Barton Primary School and Quarters Primary School.
Cranbourne West is part of the Frankston statistical area in Victoria.
Cranbourne West details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3977 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 19,969 |
| Median Age | 32 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,856/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $822/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $375 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,800 |
| Average Household Size | 3.1 persons |
| Area | 11.4 km² |
| Population Density | 1750/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 6,102 |
| Australian Citizens | 79.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 150 (0.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -38.1021731 |
| Longitude | 145.2535448 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 41 km |
| Region (SA4) | Mornington Peninsula |
| Area (SA3) | Frankston |
| Local Government | Casey |
| Federal Electorate | Holt |
| State Electorate | Narre Warren South (South-Eastern Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 5,306 (26.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 2,235 (11.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 7,325 (36.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 3,554 (17.8%) |
| 65+ years | 1,540 (7.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 1,611 (8.1%) |
| Diabetes | 966 (4.8%) |
| Arthritis | 965 (4.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 472 (2.4%) |
| Cancer | 303 (1.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 201 (1.0%) |
| Dementia | 64 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 110 (1.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,738 (28.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 2,882 (47.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 1,297 (21.5%) |
Schools in Cranbourne West
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Cranbourne West. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Cranbourne West
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.